The Art of Skimming Stones: Leading Sustained Improvement in Schools - Paperback

by Steven Trotter (Author)

The Art of Skimming Stones challenges conventional leadership frameworks, highlighting a crucial gap in their ability to effectively drive improvement. While many models emphasise individual capacities, they often lack practical guidance on implementing these skills for tangible results. In response, Steven Trotter's SKIM Model offers a clear pathway for school leaders seeking impactful change.

Developed through years of school leadership experience, this model emphasises intentional steps, focusing on subtle yet crucial shifts to engage individuals and foster meaningful improvement. By simplifying the complexity of leadership into actionable steps, the SKIM Model empowers leaders across schools to enact positive change and enable sustained improvement.

Author Biography

Steven Trotter has been a senior school leader and principal in a variety of school communities and settings of both small and large scale. Across rural, suburban and residential schools in both the primary and secondary education sectors. Steven has been a system leader as Network Executive Chair and an Executive member in two Victorian government principal networks. Over his journey he has built a passion for designing, trialling and refining adult learning architecture for educators and leaders to ensure we are on the path for sustained, ongoing improvement.